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Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

Vision of the future for Exeter

Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...

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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

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ICT for Education Conference at Sandy Park Exeter

Education technology event comes to Sandy Park

Friday, March 21st will see for the first time, Exeter’s Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs play host to a conference aimed at teachers and their schools across the region. A free to attend event that focusses on helping them attain the highest educational standards through the use of ICT.

The conference is aimed at primary and secondary teachers, special needs teachers, senior leadership teams, school administrators, technology leaders and network managers, and offers the opportunity to discover innovative technology solutions, adopt best practice implementation, and network...

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St Peter's Church is a wonderful venue for artists appearing at Budleigh Music Festival

Budleigh Music Festival celebrates 20th anniversary with stellar line-up

Budleigh Music Festival is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of East Devon this summer.

Over two decades, the festival has cemented its reputation as a key event in the classical music calendar, attracting internationally-renowned musicians and enthusiastic audiences alike.

Under the artistic direction of Jason Thornton, this year’s programme, which takes place from June 27 until July 5, promises an exciting and diverse line-up of exceptional performances. This year’s Festival highlights include:

Sir...

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Exeter Festival Chorus: Of Light and Shadow

Duruflé Requiem, Poulenc Gloria, Russell Hepplewhite/Wendy Cope ‘I Wake’ Gweneth Ann Rand – Soprano; Timothy Dickinson – Baritone; Isabella Farleigh – Cello

First published in 1948, Maurice Duruflé ’s well-loved setting of the Requiem is set for a solo baritone, mezzo-soprano, mixed choir, and organ. Deeply meditative with thematic material mostly taken from the Mass for the Dead in Gregorian chant , it is an extremely atmospheric piece which will sound wonderful at St Peter’s Church.

Written a decade later Francis Poulenc’s Gloria is a vibrant piece for organ or...

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The Deaf Academy is to host a prestigious conference

Deaf Academy to host prestigious national conference

The Deaf Academy is set to host a national conference this March, bringing together leading professionals in Deaf education from across the UK.

The highly anticipated 2025 BATOD - BAEA Conference is organised by the British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (BATOD) and the British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA). It will shine a spotlight on the latest advancements in Deaf education, technology, and inclusion.

Around 100 delegates are expected to attend the conference, bringing a boost to the town.

The conference will provide a...

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Exeter Food Action shows off latest donation to Exeter Round Table

Exeter Round Table Supports Exeter Food Action with Chiller Floor Funding

Members of Exeter Round Table visited Exeter Food Action at their Marsh Barton premises yesterday (20 February) to see firsthand the impact of their latest donation. Exeter Round Table has provided funding for a new floor in the organization’s walk-in chiller, a crucial upgrade that will help Exeter Food Action continue its vital work in reducing food waste and supporting those in need.

Exeter Food Action is a charitable organization dedicated to rescuing surplus food from supermarkets, wholesalers, and food producers. This food, which would otherwise go to waste, is...

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All-Mozart in March!

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is marking the month of March with a plethora of Ms for its spring concert in Exeter Cathedral. The Choir will be performing an all-Mozart programme with the London Mozart Players and an array of top soloists, including Devon-born rising star violinist Joel Munday. The main work is the Great Mass in C minor.

The combination of a top-flight UK orchestra, four young professional singers, a talented young violinist and the 100-strong sound of Exeter Philharmonic Choir in the Cathedral promises to create a very special evening.

The programme is a...

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License to Thrill: James Bond Concert at Exeter Cathedral

London Concertante perform Bond by Candlelight

London Concertante, one of the nation’s top chamber ensembles, is delighted to announce a special candlelit performance featuring the timeless music of the James Bond films. Taking place on 13th March 2025 in Exeter Cathedral, Bond by Candlelight promises a stirring tribute to 007’s most renowned theme songs and scores.

The orchestra will be joined by stars of the vocal world performing a smash-hit show performing iconic Bond themes, from “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Skyfall” to “No Time to Die” and “From Russia with Love”, alongside...

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Man marches to a million in memory of Mum

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Posted: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 7:53am

Local man joins hospice charity walk for the fifth consecutive year to mark the anniversary of his mum’s death.

Chris Musgrave is supporting Hospiscare, the local hospice charity for Exeter, Central and East Devon, by taking part in Men’s Walk on Saturday 15 March at Double Locks, Exeter.

Thirteen years of the well-loved walking event has seen £935,000 raised for the local hospice charity and this year, Chris is determined to be part of Hospiscare’s march to a million pounds.

Chris explains, “When I hear the word Hospiscare, I think straight away of my mum. This...

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Jason Buck and Sally Basker of Exeter Science Park are pictured with members of the Calmfloor team

CALMFLOOR expands to Exeter Science Park amid rapid growth

A company born from research conducted by three PhD students at the University of Exeter 18 years ago has relocated to Exeter Science Park as it continues its rapid expansion.

CALMFLOOR, a pioneering provider of low-carbon solutions to complex building vibration issues, has moved into office space at the Science Park Centre after outgrowing its previous premises.

The company’s innovative plug-in unit, powered by multi-frequency software control, targets specific areas of a building where vibration needs to be managed. Unlike traditional methods - which often require adding...

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